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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.66, 923.49 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.66, 923.49 and 231.18 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.66 : 923.49 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.66/923.49 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.66x = 923.49 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.66x = 213,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,492.42/615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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